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Automotive Industry News 7 October 2025 - 14 October 2025

BYD’s European EV Invasion – Boom in Sales but Stock Takes a Hit

Tesla Rival BYD Eyes Spain for Next EV Factory as European Sales Soar

BYD Bets on Spain for Third European Plant BYD (Build Your Dreams) has rapidly become a global electric vehicle powerhouse, and its next big move could be building a factory in Spain. Reuters reports that BYD – China’s #1 automaker by sales – views Spain as the “top candidate” for its third European car plant, as the company seeks to expand its foothold on the continent reuters.com. The new plant would follow BYD’s first two European production sites: one under construction in Hungary (though mass production there was recently pushed to 2026) and another planned in Türkiye (Turkey) slated to
14 October 2025
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Tata Stock Split Frenzy: Tata Investment Shares Soar 25% in Two Days, Record Date Set – What Investors Should Know

Tata Motors Stock Crash 40%: $4B EV Gamble, JLR Turmoil & Analyst Verdicts

Metric Q1 FY2026 (Apr–Jun ’25) Q1 FY2025 (Apr–Jun ’24) YoY Change Revenue (₹ Cr) 1,03,792 business-standard.com ≈1,06,416 (estimate) –2.5% business-standard.com Net Profit (₹ Cr) 4,003 business-standard.com 10,587 –62.2% business-standard.com Basic EPS (₹) 10.66 (reported) business-standard.com 26.23 (estimate) –59.4% Source: Tata Motors Q1 FY2026 results (Business Standard) business-standard.com business-standard.com. Latest News & Developments Financial Performance Tata Motors’ latest financials show mixed trends: Expert Commentary “For Tata Motors, this split holds the potential for better performance by making the company more focused and stronger,” noted one brokerage, but it quickly added that JLR’s troubles – from the recent cyberattack to slowing demand
14 October 2025
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BYD’s European EV Invasion – Boom in Sales but Stock Takes a Hit

BYD’s European EV Invasion – Boom in Sales but Stock Takes a Hit

BYD’s European Sales Explosion Industry reports confirm that China’s biggest EV maker is tearing up European sales charts. Deutsche Welle’s Welt notes “the world’s largest Chinese e-car maker is celebrating ever greater success in Europe. In Britain sales have recently exploded… and in Germany the figures are also rising significantly” welt.de. Indeed, BYD’s September figures were eye-popping: UK registrations jumped from 1,150 (Sept 2024) to 11,271 eletric-vehicles.com, propelling the UK to BYD’s largest market outside China. In Germany, BYD sold 3,255 vehicles in Sept 2025, a new high (vs. just 140 a year ago) eletric-vehicles.com. BYD’s SUV sedans and plug-in
13 October 2025
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Rivian’s $5 Billion Georgia EV Megaplant: A Bold Gamble to Outdrive Tesla, Ford & More

Rivian’s EV Gamble: $5B Factory Bet and Tax Credit Cliff – Stock Poised to Explode or Crash?

Stock Price & Recent Performance Rivian’s stock climbed steadily in mid-2025 as production efficiencies and partnerships were announced, but has pulled back sharply since late Sept. It hit a multi-month high (~$15.50) around Sept 26 investing.com, then plunged ~7% on Oct 2 to about $13.5 on heavy volume ts2.tech investing.com. This coincided with the Q3 delivery report and lowered guidance that day ts2.tech reuters.com. By Oct 10 the stock was around $12.80 investing.com, down ~3% over the prior week and ~18% from September highs. Over the past year RIVN is up roughly 37% ts2.tech, reflecting earlier optimism. However, recent daily
13 October 2025
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Tesla Stock’s October Shock: Record Sales, New “Affordable” Models & Wall Street’s Verdict

Tesla Stock’s October Shock: Record Sales, New “Affordable” Models & Wall Street’s Verdict

Recent Stock Performance: From Rally to Pullback Tesla’s stock has seen dramatic swings in early October 2025. After trading in the low-$400s to start the month, TSLA spiked on October 6 ahead of a big product announcement, jumping ~5.4% in one session to close at $453.25 ts2.tech. That surge – adding over $70 billion in market cap – was fueled by optimism around record Q3 sales and a teased new model. It capped a strong short-term run: Tesla shares climbed roughly 7–8% over the first two weeks of October, outperforming the broader market (the S&P 500 rose more modestly) ts2.tech
11 October 2025
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XPeng’s Shocking 2025 Surge: Record EV Sales, Stock Soars & Bold Profit Bet

XPeng’s Shocking 2025 Surge: Record EV Sales, Stock Soars & Bold Profit Bet

Stock Price and 2025 Performance XPeng’s stock (NYSE: XPEV) has been one of 2025’s standout performers. Year-to-date, XPEV shares have surged over 100%, significantly outperforming most EV peers simplywall.st. The stock started the year in single-digit territory and rocketed into the $20s by Q3, briefly touching multi-year highs around $27 per share ts2.tech ts2.tech. It currently trades near the mid-$20s range after a slight pullback, still “sharply” up in 2025 ts2.tech. This rally has been fueled by a string of positive catalysts: accelerating sales growth, improving financial metrics, and a compelling technology narrative. Market analysts note that XPeng’s tech-focused storyline
10 October 2025
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Ferrari Stock Skids as EV Ambitions Shift: Inside RACE’s High-Octane Gamble

Ferrari Stock Skids as EV Ambitions Shift: Inside RACE’s High-Octane Gamble

Ferrari in the Headlines: New Strategic Plan & Stock Shock In early October 2025, Ferrari N.V. held a high-profile Capital Markets Day (investor day) in Maranello, unveiling its 2030 strategic plan and updated guidance. The event proved dramatic – Ferrari’s stock plunged nearly 12% in its worst single-day drop since the company’s 2015 IPO reuters.com. Shares were briefly halted after sliding by double-digits on October 9 reuters.com, and ultimately closed the day deep in the red. This sell-off was sparked by a mix of surprising strategic pivots and cautious long-term targets that rattled some investors, despite Ferrari simultaneously raising near-term
9 October 2025
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BMW’s Profit Warning Shocks Markets – Tariffs and China Slowdown Spark Stock Slide

BMW’s Profit Warning Shocks Markets – Tariffs and China Slowdown Spark Stock Slide

BMW Lowers Forecast Amid China Slowdown and Tariff Setback BMW AG stunned investors this week by issuing an ad-hoc profit warning and cutting its financial guidance for 2025. Late on Tuesday (Oct 7), the Munich-based luxury automaker announced that its profit before tax will likely decline slightly this year – a reversal from its earlier pledge of keeping earnings flat versus 2024 reuters.com. Just hours after reporting a rise in Q3 vehicle deliveries, BMW admitted it must dial back expectations for profitability in light of mounting challenges sueddeutsche.de. In an official statement, the company trimmed its Automotive segment’s expected EBIT margin to 5–6% (down from the prior 5–7%
9 October 2025
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Tesla’s ‘Affordable’ EV Gamble Backfires – Stock Sinks as Cheaper Models Disappoint Investors

Tesla’s ‘Affordable’ EV Gamble Backfires – Stock Sinks as Cheaper Models Disappoint Investors

Tesla Debuts “Affordable” Models to Revive Sales Tesla unveiled new budget-friendly trims of its two top-selling vehicles – the Model Y crossover and Model 3 sedan – in an effort to boost sagging sales. The announcement on October 7 introduced “Standard Range” versions of the Model Y (starting at $39,990) and Model 3 ($36,990) theguardian.com. These prices are roughly 15% lower than Tesla’s previous base models, marking a significant adjustment aimed at a wider swath of buyers. However, some immediately questioned just how “affordable” these Teslas really are. The new starting prices still hover closer to $40k than the sub-$30k level many consider true mass-market territory. In fact, the discounts
8 October 2025
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Ford Stock Plunges as Devastating Supplier Fire and Recalls Turn 2025 Into a Nightmare

Ford Stock Plunges as Devastating Supplier Fire and Recalls Turn 2025 Into a Nightmare

Fire at Key Supplier Sparks Ford Stock Plunge Ford’s shares were hammered in early October after a “devastating” late-night fire at a crucial supplier raised alarms about production delays. The fire broke out on Sept. 16 at Novelis’s Oswego, New York plant – a facility that produces roughly 40% of the aluminum sheet used by the U.S. auto industry markets.chroniclejournal.com. Novelis, a subsidiary of Hindalco, is Ford’s primary source of aluminum for its vehicles. Critically, Ford’s flagship F-Series pickup trucks rely heavily on aluminum bodies, a design choice made to save weight but now a glaring vulnerability. The blaze “caused catastrophic damage to the factory’s hot
7 October 2025
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Lucid Group (LCID) October 7 2025 Stock Analysis: Gravity SUV Lifts Deliveries to Record High – Will Expiring Tax Credits Stall the Momentum?

Lucid Group (LCID) October 7 2025 Stock Analysis: Gravity SUV Lifts Deliveries to Record High – Will Expiring Tax Credits Stall the Momentum?

Key Facts (As of Oct. 7 2025) Recent News and Strategic Updates Record deliveries driven by Gravity SUV and tax‑credit rush Lucid’s Q3 2025 delivery update brought some of the most positive headlines the company has seen in months. The luxury EV maker produced 3,891 vehicles in the quarter and delivered 4,078 vehicles, surpassing production for the first time since going public【962950135191294†L63-L119】. An additional 1,000+ vehicles were built in Arizona and shipped to a new facility in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia for final assembly agbi.com. Management credited the surge to strong demand for the newly launched Gravity SUV and customers rushing to secure the expiring
7 October 2025
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Battle of the EV Charging Standards: Tesla’s NACS vs. CCS2 vs. CHAdeMO – Who Will Rule the Roads in 2025?

Tesla’s October Surprise: Stock Soars on Record Sales, ‘Secret’ Model Y Reveal & Musk’s Next Move

TSLA Stock Performance – Early October Spike and Weekly Trend Tesla’s stock has been on a tear heading into the second week of October 2025. After a brief dip to around $430 following the Q3 delivery news, TSLA quickly rebounded and surged on optimism about the upcoming product reveal. On October 6, 2025, the day before the anticipated announcement, Tesla’s share price leapt about 5.4% to close at $453.25 indmoney.com. This one-day pop added roughly $70+ billion to Tesla’s market cap, vaulting the company’s valuation to around $1.53 trillion tradingnews.com tradingnews.com. In after-hours trading that evening, the stock leveled off
7 October 2025
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